Natural & curly hair / by Johnny Wright, celebrity hair stylist ; foreword by Tamron Hall, host and executive producer and host, Tamron Hall Show.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wright, Johnny (Hair stylist), author.

Series:

--For dummies

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hair--Care and hygiene.

Hair.

Hairdressing of African Americans.

Genre:

Instructional and educational works.

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xv, 279 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Other Title:

Natural and curly hair

Natural & curly hair for dummies

Natural and curly hair for dummies

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

A celebrity hairstylist, who maintains the hair health of his most notable clients--Queen Latifah, Tamron Hall, Kerry Washington and Michelle Obama--presents the right tricks, tips and advice for getting a halo of soft, healthy curls without using chemicals. Centers natural and curly hair within the African diaspora.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 EMBRACING YOUR NATURAL AND CURLY HAIR

ch. 1 Natural Is Beautiful

Smashing the Stigma Surrounding Natural Hair

Laying the naysayers to rest

Embracing today's changing attitudes

Understanding Your Own Natural Hair History

Getting Comfortable with Your Natural Hair

Learning the vocabulary

Characterizing hair types

Putting some thought into your style

Keeping your hair in tip-top shape

Considering the best tools and products

Styling your crown and glory

Reshaping the Natural Hair Narrative

ch. 2 The Biology of Hair

Getting Down to the Root of the Matter: Hair Structure

Just talking about the hair shaft

Getting to the hair root

Checking Out What's on Your Head

Examining your scalp

Determining your hair's porosity

Determining your hair's elasticity

Identifying hair breakage versus shedding

Grasping and Maximizing Growth Cycles

Anagen

Catagen

Telogen

ch. 3 Getting to Know Your Hair

Defining Your Hair Texture and Type

Feeling out your texture

Finding your type

Getting Clear on Density

Making the Decision to Go Natural

Transitioning to natural hair

Choosing to do the big chop

Navigating the in-between stage

pt. 2 MAINTAINING YOUR NATURAL AND CURLY HAIR

ch. 4 Fresh and Clean: Wash Day

Setting Your Wash-Day Schedule

Ow! Detangling Your Hair

Taking Special Care of Your Scalp

`Pooing Like a Pro

Figuring out how often to shampoo

The ins and outs of shampooing twice

Conditioning Your Curls, Kinks, and Coils

Rinse-out conditioner

Leave-in conditioner

Co-Washing

Handy Tools: Using Your Fingers

Scrunching

Praying hands

Raking

Shingling

Adding Moisture: Hair Treatments

Hot oil treatments

Steam treatments

Protein treatments

Drying Methods

Goodbye, cotton

- hello, microfiber!

Give yourself the shirt off your back

Using the natural air to dry your natural hair

Hairdryers do it faster

ch. 5 Your Daily Root-ine

Managing Your Expectations

Selecting Products for Daily Use

Establishing Your Hair Routines

Nighttime routine

Morning routine

Styling on the Daily

Playing around with twists

Giving your hair a break from styling

ch. 6 Keeping Your Hair Healthy

Keeping Your Curls Moisturized

Acknowledging Your Environment: Air Pollution, Humidity, and More

Pollution protection

Hampering humidity

Coping with seasonal change

Preserving Your Beautiful Curls

Trimming your hair

Employing low-manipulation techniques

Using heat (or not)

Caring for your color-treated hair

Selecting your nighttime accessories

Consulting with a Professional

Reasons to bring in a pro

Finding the right professional for you

Good questions to ask during a consultation

pt. 3 THE BEST PRODUCTS AND TOOLS FOR NATURAL AND CURLY HAIR

ch. 7 Picking the Perfect Products

Focusing on the Holy Grail of Hair Care

Mastering your hair's water level: Hydrating and moisturizing

Checking in on your hair's hydration situation

Exploring the Basics of Vital Hair Care Ingredients

Humectants

Emollients

Occlusives (a.k.a. sealants)

Oils versus butters

Investigating Amazing Ingredients That Double as Supplements

Vitamin E

Biotin

Vitamin B6

Selenium

Avoiding the "Bad" Ingredients

Sulfates

Parabens

Silicones

Alcohols

Fragrance

Choosing Products That Work Best for Your Hair

Shampoos

Detangling conditioners

Twisting creams

Gels, mousses, and curl definers

Edge control

Conditioners and hair masks

Oils

Butters

Heat protectants

Turning Your Kitchen into a DIY Product Treasure Trove

ch. 8 Selecting and Mastering Tools

Brushes

A brush to detangle, a brush to dry

Felicia Leatherwood detailer brush

Paddle brush

Boar bristle brushes

Getting to Know Your Combs

Fine-tooth combs

Wide-tooth combs

Rat tail combs

Hair picks

Applying Heat

Figuring out your flat iron

Bringing up blow dryers

Hunting for a hot comb

Knowing what to look for in a curling iron or wand

pt. 4 CREATING STYLES FOR YOUR NATURAL AND CURLY HAIR

ch. 9 Styling Your Natural Hair

Wearing a Wash-and-Go

Braiding Your Hair

Box braids

Knotless braids

Cornrows

Crochet technique

Goddess braids

Twisting Your Hair

Two-strand twists

Senegalese twists

Flat twists

Rocking Your Locs

Wearing Extensions and Wigs

Clip-in extensions

Sew-in extensions

Wigs

Coloring and Bleaching Natural and Curly Hair

Getting Your Hair Cut

Blowing Out Your Hair

ch. 10 Quick and Easy Style Ideas

Styling Your Braids

Braided updos

Crochet styles

Sealing your braids

Hot water

A flat iron

Glue

Styling Options for Twists

Twist outs

Flat twist out

Rocking Bantu Knots

Shaping and Styling Afros

Building a Bun

Using Scarves and Turbans

Basic wrap

Turban wrap

pt. 5 CONSIDERATIONS FOR KIDS

ch. 11 Kiddie Curl Power

Understanding Your Child's Natural and Curly Hair

Thinking of Natural Hair as a Superpower

Practicing Healthy Hair Habits from the Start

Changes in curl type and texture

Caring for your child's hair

Styling your child's hair

Advocating for Natural Hair

ch. 12 Kid-Friendly Styles and Products

Setting the Stage for Styling Success

Detangling Before You Style

Styling Ideas for Your Child

Wash-and-go's

Ponytails

Twists and braids

Afros and puffs

Buns

Mohawks

Styling with Kid-Friendly Products

pt. 6 THE PART OF TENS

ch. 13 Ten Natural and Curly Hair Do's and Don'ts

Do: Take Care of Your Scalp

Don't: Skip or Rush Detangling

Do: Steam Treat Your Curls

Don't: Neglect Your Split Ends

Do: Protect Your Hair at Night

Don't: Heat Style Too Often

Do: Deep Condition Regularly

Don't: Over-Manipulate Your Curls

Do: Take Care of All of You

Don't: Skip or Delay Wash Day

ch. 14 Ten Hairstyling Tips from Industry Experts

Combat Hair Loss with Keratin Fibers

Stop Double Conditioning

Treat Your Twist Outs Well

Use Leave-In Conditioner to Seal Your Hair's Cuticle

Detangle Regularly

Master the Wash-and-Go

Add Extra Love to Your Protective Styles

Hydrate, Trim, and Have Fun

Use Steam to Improve Absorption

Develop Your Diffusing Skills

ch. 15 Ten Ways to Get Comfortable with Your Natural and Curly Hair

Practice Self-Love

Commit to the Long Game

Dare to Not Compare

Find a Good Hair Care Regimen

Wear Your Hair Out

Experiment with Extensions

Take the No-Heat Challenge

Expand Your Education

Find a Feel-Good Community

Pick Patience.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781119843382

1119843383

OCLC:

1263866145

Publisher Number:

99992128335